Riveredge Nature Center
About Riveredge Nature Center
Promoting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all with 485 acres of forests, prairies, ponds, and Milwaukee River frontage. Hike over ten miles of trails at Riveredge Nature Center in Saukville, Wisconsin. Hands-on, inquiry-based programs help learners of all ages build a lifelong relationship with the natural world while outdoor adventures refresh the body and spirit and help develop a deep appreciation for the natural environment.
The Visitor Center and Nature Store are open Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (June through August open until 5:00pm on Saturdays). Trails are open dawn to dusk every day of the year and fees can be paid online or at trailside payment kiosks. Adults: $5, Children ages 4—13: $2, Children 3 & Under: Free, Family: $15, and members hike for free.
The Riveredge Farm
The Riveredge Farm is a four-acre sustainable agriculture site based on permaculture design, a holistic approach to food production that follows the principles of natural ecosystems. Prior to its acquisition by Riveredge, the soil on this farm had been exhausted, bare, and subject to heavy erosion. This project aims to restore the health and fertility to the land while generating valued crops. Farm produce is available for online ordering and in-store pick up. You can also volunteer on the farm!
In the Children's Farm, children can witness the garden's lifecycle in all seasons from planting seeds to decomposition. This garden is the focus of Garden Exploration school field trips, serves as an outdoor lab for a variety of other programs, and is home base for four Garden Wonders summer camps for children aged six to twelve. It's a magical place for children to use their imaginations, play hide-and-seek, and even spy on frogs and insects on the garden flowers.
Riveredge Nature Center Photos
Events at Riveredge Nature Center
4:30pm-9pm
At the annual gala, guests enjoy a farm feast beneath the stars while celebrating the legacy of conservation, education, and community connection. This even begins with a welcome and social hour in the yard with complimentary beer and wine, appetizers, and an optional hike through the beautiful Larsen Prairie, plus a silent auction. The feast begins in the yard at 6pm with distinguished guest emcee, Jim Paschke, the television voice of the Milwaukee Bucks for 35 seasons.
Gala tickets are $150 per person.
10am-11:30am
Nature Tots is an early childhood program designed for learners ages 2-5 years old, accompanied by an adult guardian (little siblings ages 0-1 are welcome to tag along). A Riveredge Naturalist will focus on outdoor exploration, literacy, physical development, nature intelligence, and social development.
Members*: $4 | Non-members: $8
Pre-register by September 13 at 11:55 pm or register at the program if spots are available.
Noon-6pm
Sway to the sounds of indie, folk, blues, bluegrass, and singer-songwriter tunes just as the leaves begin to turn color. With seven diverse acts on two stages–one in the heart of a maple forest and the other framed by the reflections of a tranquil pond–you’ll be transported by music at this celebration of fall.
Autumn Acoustics is an all-ages music festival including food trucks, interactive activities for kids, cookies, hot apple cider and a beer & wine bar. Not to mention incredible views along the trails of our natural sanctuary.
General parking & Registration at FiremAn’s Park* in Newburg. Our free shuttle will take you to the festival!
Early bird prices available through September 20:
$25 adults
$5 kids ages 5-12
Kids under 5 free
5:30pm-8:30pm
The end of the year is a great time to give thanks for all the good in one’s life, and one thing we couldn’t be more thankful for is the amazing community of members who make Riveredge thrive. That’s why each Winter Solstice, we invite our members only to the Yule Log Dinner and Hunt, where we can share the bounty of another fantastic year at Riveredge and celebrate the return of winter with a member-exclusive event.
Feast on Yule Log stew made over a campfire with Riveredge Farm-grown root vegetables and sustainably raised beef. After dinner, light your candle lanterns and venture out together for a hunt for the Yule Log somewhere on the Riveredge land. End the evening with the annual cutting of the log, warm drinks, carols by the campfire, and maybe even a visit from Father Winter himself.
Vegetarian option can be made available. Please indicate food preferences/allergies during registration.
Contact Riveredge Nature Center
Just 36 minutes from Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, WI.
4458 County Hwy Y | Saukville, WI
riveredgenaturecenter.org
262-375-2715
